Maintenance Engineer Job in Wolverhampton London – Shorterm Group EV Manufacturing £56-58k

Skilled maintenance engineer wanting EV manufacturing experience? This Maintenance Engineer job in Wolverhampton is a temp-to-perm contract supporting advanced EV manufacturing technologies. The rate is £38 to £40 an hour (Umbrella PAYE), which is the equivalent of a £56,000 to £58,000 salary. Premium overtime is available at weekends.

Overview

This is a great opportunity to join a modern manufacturing environment that supports advanced automated production technologies. You will be part of a skilled maintenance team responsible for keeping high-volume machinery and systems running reliably and safely.

Ongoing technical training is provided, including development on major PLC and robotics platforms.

As a Maintenance Technician, you will support state-of-the-art automated equipment and advanced EV manufacturing technologies. Your job is to make sure the line runs safely, smoothly, and reliably.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Work as part of a high-performing maintenance team to deliver safe, efficient production output.
• Make sure equipment uptime stays at a maximum across automated and robotic systems.
• Maintain, diagnose, and improve complex manufacturing technologies.
• Conduct machinery audits and make sure equipment meets electrical and safety standards.
• Carry out Preventative Maintenance (PM) to an exceptional standard. Document improvement opportunities as you go.
• Support major breakdowns while independently managing smaller tasks and line monitoring.
• Contribute to automation and equipment improvement projects.
• Promote and maintain safe working practices across the production environment.

What you will need

• A relevant formal qualification — an Indentured apprenticeship, or a Level 3 BTEC (or equivalent) in mechanical or electrical maintenance or engineering.
• Ideally, previous experience maintaining machinery in an automotive, production, or automated environment.
• Strong skills in either Mechanical, Electrical, or Pneumatics maintenance.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider maintenance team.

Pay and shift

• Rate: £38 to £40 an hour (Umbrella PAYE).
• Salary equivalent: £56,000 to £58,000 a year.
• Premium overtime: available at weekends.
• Shift pattern: Double Days. This may change at the end of 2026.
• Contract: Temp-to-perm, with an initial 6-month period.

Additional information

• Right to work in the UK is required.
• Training and upskilling opportunities are available.
• The role is open to candidates from all industry backgrounds.

Job snapshot

• Role: Maintenance Engineer (EV Manufacturing)
• Recruiter: Shorterm Group
• Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands
• Contract: Temp-to-perm, 6 months initial
• Rate: £38 – £40/hour (Umbrella PAYE)
• Salary equivalent: £56,000 – £58,000 a year
• Shift pattern: Double Days (may change at end of 2026)
• Job reference: J104907_1781001982
• Job ID: 225225612

How to apply

If you are interested, please apply with your most up-to-date CV. Someone from the Shorterm Group team will be in touch with you to discuss the role in more detail.

Frequently asked questions

Where is this Maintenance Engineer job based?

The role is based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, UK. You will be supporting advanced EV manufacturing technologies.

How much does it pay?

The rate is £38 to £40 an hour (Umbrella PAYE). That is a salary equivalent of £56,000 to £58,000 a year. Premium overtime is available at weekends.

Is this contract or permanent?

This is a 6-month contract with a temp-to-perm pathway. You start on a contract basis and have the chance to move to a permanent role after the initial period.

What is the shift pattern?

The shift pattern is Double Days. The employer has noted this may change at the end of 2026.

What qualifications do I need?

You need an Indentured apprenticeship or a Level 3 BTEC (or equivalent) in mechanical or electrical maintenance or engineering. Strong skills in either Mechanical, Electrical, or Pneumatics maintenance are required. The role is open to candidates from all industry backgrounds.

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